α-Lipoic acid is a cyclic disulfide antioxidant that interconverts with its reduced dithiol form.
CAS:691410-93-2
分子式:C19H34N2O2S4
分子量:450.7
纯度:98%
存储:Store at -20°C
Background:
α-Lipoic acid is a cyclic disulfide antioxidant that interconverts with its reduced dithiol form. It is an essential cofactor for decarboxylation reactions of the citric acid cycle and acts as a general antioxidant. AN-7 is a more lipophilic analog of α-lipoic acid with enhanced potency and 1.5-fold increased maximal capacity to stimulate glucose transport into myocytes. This identifies the analogs of lipoic acid as potential new treatments for diabetes.